By Vania Raebel | June 21, 2019
Using kerosene to kill bed bugs is an old folk remedy dating back to the 1940s. At the time, it was one of the most widely used methods to kill insects. While some say it’s effective, there are others who claim that it cannot really eliminate pest problems.
Apart from the questionable efficacy of using kerosene to get rid of bed bugs, the primary concern regarding its use is one of safety. Kerosene is highly flammable, and the smell is less than desirable to put it mildly.
